Description

tert-Butyl 5-(Bromomethyl)Furan-2-Carboxylate is a high-value brominated furan derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive bromomethyl group and a protected carboxylate, makes it indispensable for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks and functionalized intermediates. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting novel small molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the furan core for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for synthesizing specialized polymers and functional organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromomethyl moiety acts as an excellent electrophile in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized for the preparation of novel furan-based ligands for metal complexes used in catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and target identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 5-(Bromomethyl)Furan-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1091615-16-5
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO3
Molecular Weight	261.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Bromomethyl)-2-furancarboxylic acid 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-(bromomethyl)-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; tert-Butyl 5-(bromomethyl)-2-furoate; 5-(Bromomethyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester; 1091615-16-5; TB-BMFC
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 5-(Bromomethyl)Furan-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices for research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.